Overview

Provides administrative and clinical oversight on an assigned shift and campus.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assumes responsibility for patient throughput to include bed placement as it relates to level of care and appropriate staffing.
• Identifies situations and circumstances that may impact risk and liability factors and refers appropriately by following the hospital's policies and procedures.
• Provides operational and administrative support to include patient care, facilities and emergency management.
• Serves as a resource to staff for clinical and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

Job Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of emergency management protocols, risk identification and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to operate medical equipment and administer medications.
• Ability to coordinate workflow with various departments.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to provide a positive attitude, support the organization and work with team members.
• Must be courteous, kind, compassionate and caring.

Education

• Bachelors Nursing Required
• 4 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Staff Required
• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Standards of Behavior Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

Confidentiality/HIPAA/Corporate Compliance Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.